GINUWINE!
Like the title says, Welcome to Ginuwine. I think he is the most finest sexiest boy in the world (opposite lil' zane). Okay, most of yall are probly wonderin' WHY IN THE HELL DID THIS GIRL MAKE GINUWINE BE ON HERE? Well, i thought that the ladies wouldn't mind seein' a little skin from the most sexiest bachelor, (well, he's not a bachelor anymore 'cause he's rumored to be goin' wit' sole) but anyway, hopefully, yall enjoy his sexy nature, and please do...come back soon.
here's some bio from my honey ginuwine:)
The two artists who influenced me most were Michael Jackson and Prince them.He liked the fact that both of ave everything of themselves in their performances. So when I got the chance to do it, thats how I approached singing and performing too. It had to be 100% or nothing. Ginuwine graduated from Prince Georges Community College, where he studied for and received a paralegal degree. Law was something I had been very interested in,he says. See, although I knew that music was going to be my life, my mother taught me that nothing is guaranteed, so having something substantial to fall back on was essential. It was hard going to school and breaking into the music business, but so far both have worked out pretty good. He performed at many club dates and large-scale concerts, including (in August 1997) a major US arena tour co-starring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, and Dru Hill. In its review of one of these shows, The Dallas Morning News called Ginuwine the star of the show, adding he might be the most valuable new singer in hip-hop, but he proved himself to be a master showman, too. Performing live is why I got into this business,Ginuwine admits. Being able to touch people, especially the ladies, with my voice, turns me on too. Its a pretty good feeling knowing I can do that. Longevity is the key, he insists. Recording good, memorable, heart-and-soul songs, that people everywhere can relate to, puts the odds in my favor that me and my music will be around for a very long time to come. His 1996 platinum debut album Ginuwine The Bachelor, with its million-selling single "Pony," established 550 Music recording artist Ginuwine as one of the industry's most exciting new stars. Now the Washington, D.C. native returns to the spotlight with a potent new sophomore set that is simply 100% Ginuwine.
This fierce 14-track disc boils over like a cauldron of lyrical passion, accentuated by bomb beats, clever and sensuous scenarios, and the charismatic singer's soulfully sincere delivery. Kicking things off is the blazin' lead single "What's So Different," produced by prolific hit-maker Timbaland and accompanied by a striking video directed by Francis Lawrence, whose lens credits include Wyclef's "Gone Till November" and Timbaland's own "Here We Come." "Tim produced my first set," notes Ginuwine. "Considering how good that turned out, and that we're close friends with strong, productive studio chemistry, he had to be down on this one too. He's about the best in the business, and helped make 100% Ginuwine the best record I've ever made." "What's So Different," he continues, "is about a girl I was involved with who had another man at the same time, and lied about dropping him. So the song is saying 'what's so different' about me that if I were the first guy on the scene, that she wouldn't have done the same thing. And you can flip it to reflect what the ladies go through. Let's face it, women get cheated on too." This personable and distinctive style of storytelling is the foundation of 100% Ginuwine. Here are a few of the album's highlights: "Two Sides To A Story," a heavyweight heartfelt ballad of extreme quality and substance; "Wait A Minute," a pulsating love lost anthem and the world's first blues-R&B-rap song; "So Anxious," a lament of carnal anticipation; "Same Old G," Ginuwine's Top Ten airplay cut from the platinum Dr. Doolittle soundtrack, which The Village Voice called "the most beautifullest [sic] song of the year"; "Final Warning," a powerful duet between Ginuwine and r&b princess Aaliyah; "She's Out Of My Life," an inspired cover of the Michael Jackson classic.
Ginuwine was born and raised in Washington, D.C. (he now lives in Maryland), and grew up listening to a wide cross-section of music including R&B, hip-hop, jazz and gospel. "The two artists who influenced me most were Michael Jackson and Prince (n/k/a The Artist). I liked the fact that both of them gave everything of themselves in their performances. So when I got the chance to do it, that's how I approached singing and performing too. It had to be 100% or nothing." Ginuwine graduated from Prince Georges Community College, where he studied for and received a paralegal degree. "Law was something I had been very interested in," he says. "See, although I knew that music was going to be my life, my mother taught me that nothing is guaranteed, so having something substantial to fall back on was essential. It was hard going to school and breaking into the music business, but so far both have worked out pretty good." Ginuwine didn't travel alone on his road to stardom. He, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot and Timbaland helped hone each other's skills, and shared dreams that one day each would reach the top. "We've been friends for a long time," Ginuwine recalls. "Back in the day when we were all trying to get a deal, we swore that when one of us got signed, he or she would make sure the others were down with the project too. It's a promise we're still keeping. "And we still basically work the same way in the studio too. For instance, when Timbaland and I do a song, he works on the music by himself, then he leaves the room. Then I write the lyrics by myself. By the time we get in the studio we have a great song. That's how 'Pony,' 'What's So Different,' and most of both albums were created." Ginuwine The Bachelor was released on 550 Music in October, 1996. Featuring the No. 1 R&B/No. 6 Pop platinum single "Pony," the album reached No. 19 among Billboard R&B Albums and No. 45 on the Top 200; SoundScan sales were over 1.5 million in the US, with worldwide sales of more than 2 million copies. The singer was all over the airwaves with subsequent radio hits like "Tell Me Do U Wanna," "I'll Do Anything/I'm Sorry," and "Only When U R Lonely." He performed numerous club dates and large-scale concerts, including (in August 1997) a major US arena tour co-starring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, and Dru Hill. In its review of one of these shows, The Dallas Morning News called Ginuwine "the star of the show," adding "he might be the most valuable new singer in hip-hop, but he proved himself to be a master showman, too." "Performing live is why I got into this business," Ginuwine admits. "Being able to touch people, especially the ladies, with my voice, turns me on too. It's a pretty good feeling knowing I can do that. In fact, when I'm out there doing my thing on stage, I feel more at home than any place else." In November 1998, Ginuwine made his dramatic acting debut in the CBS action series "Martial Law." He plays Zeke, a singer and the nephew of Arsenio Hall's character. "Acting is something that has interested me for a long time, and I'm very excited about getting the chance to do it," says Ginuwine. "But on the real, music-my first love-will always be my career priority." "Longevity is the key," he insists. "Recording good, memorable, heart-and-soul songs, that people everywhere can relate to, puts the odds in my favor that me and my music will be around for a very long time to come."
Ginuwine
Born - Washington D.C.
. Age- 25
Birthday- October 15,1975
Mother- Sandra Lumpkin
Father- James Lumpkin
Brothers and sisters- Latisha and James
Favorite Color- Red
Favorite Food- Shrimp and Crabs
Car- Cherry Red Benz
Living now- Maryland
Favorite Song on first album- Tell me do you wanna
Favorite song on second album- None of your friends business
Real Name- Elgin Baylor Lumpkin
Son- Elgin B. Lumpkin Jr.
Choose the path you wish to take...
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